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Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd
Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd

Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Mid-Century Tapestry in a geometric design in blue, brown, dark purple and green shades. Very good condition with the makers label attached on the back. Dimensions: H 13.25 ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance
The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance

The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79382 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 03'02 x 05'05. This rare vintage Swedish rya unfolds like a woven herbarium, where stylized botanical forms are preserved in wool with poetic precision...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Swedish Modern Tapestry "Pensé Blomlapp" by Märta Måås Fjetterström
Swedish Modern Tapestry "Pensé Blomlapp" by Märta Måås Fjetterström

Swedish Modern Tapestry "Pensé Blomlapp" by Märta Måås Fjetterström

"Pensé Blomlapp" (Pansy flower patch) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handwoven in wool, it has dimensions of H25.5 x W...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Mid-Century Wool Wall Tapestry by Éva Németh
Mid-Century Wool Wall Tapestry by Éva Németh

Mid-Century Wool Wall Tapestry by Éva Németh

Located in Rīga, LV

Mid-century Hungarian wool horizontal tapestry by Éva Németh, featuring a symmetrical folk-inspired composition with stylized birds, floral stems, and vessel-like geometric forms. Th...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Plate in Yellow Blue, & Beeds, Arabia 1970s
Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Plate in Yellow Blue, & Beeds, Arabia 1970s

Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Plate in Yellow Blue, & Beeds, Arabia 1970s

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

Located in Helsinki, FI

This is a beautiful unique ceramic plate decorated with multiple beadings and it is a good example of the artists skill to use colours and fine iridescent glaze dots and details on t...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Beads

Wall-Mounted Clay and Ceramic Still-Life Relief by Graveren, Norway, 1950s
Wall-Mounted Clay and Ceramic Still-Life Relief by Graveren, Norway, 1950s

Wall-Mounted Clay and Ceramic Still-Life Relief by Graveren, Norway, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Wall-mounted clay and ceramic still-life relief fabricated at Graveren Sandnes (1852-1994) in Norway. Clean lines and soft colored glazing contrasting to...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988
Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988

Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988

Located in Rīga, LV

Unique wall hanging featuring a grid of geometric motifs in warm earthy tones of ochre, rust, and brown, handwoven in linen and wool. The piece bears a label reading “Gift from the P...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Danish Kähler Huge Oblong Ceramic Bowl Stylised Bird by Gete Petersen HAK 1950s
Danish Kähler Huge Oblong Ceramic Bowl Stylised Bird by Gete Petersen HAK 1950s

Danish Kähler Huge Oblong Ceramic Bowl Stylised Bird by Gete Petersen HAK 1950s

By Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Nils Kähler

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Huge oblong low bowl from Kähler´s ceramic workshop in Denmark. Made ca 1950s. The shape of the bowl was designed and made by Nils Kähler and the hanpainted decoration is by artist ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Pretty Vintage Polish Woven Tapestry by E. Oloksy
Pretty Vintage Polish Woven Tapestry by E. Oloksy

Pretty Vintage Polish Woven Tapestry by E. Oloksy

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful mid century polish tapestry with a native design of town and beautiful light colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation Name...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Early Märta Måås-Fjetterström Tapestry in Vintage Pine frame signed Sweden 1930s
Early Märta Måås-Fjetterström Tapestry in Vintage Pine frame signed Sweden 1930s

Early Märta Måås-Fjetterström Tapestry in Vintage Pine frame signed Sweden 1930s

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Ystad, SE

Early Tapestry by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1930s An early and finely woven tapestry by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, executed during the 1930s and signed MMF. The tapestry was h...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen, Pine

Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Handwoven Linen-backed Swedish Wall Hanging
Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Handwoven Linen-backed Swedish Wall Hanging

Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Handwoven Linen-backed Swedish Wall Hanging

Crocus tapestry by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom. A nice, and somewhat rare, size, and fully backed with linen and tabs for inserting a dowel rod. This design was made in many colorways, w...

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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Wall Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måas-Fjetterström
Wall Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måas-Fjetterström

Wall Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måas-Fjetterström

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven wool tapestry mounted on linen Designed by Barbro Nilsson for Mårta Måås-Fjetterström in 1925 and produced after 1941 Signed by AB MMF Designed and made in Båstad, Sweden.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s
Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s

Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s

**Mid-Century Porcelain Sconce by Konrad Galaaen for Porsgrund, 1960/70s, Norway** A stunning candle sconce by celebrated Norwegian designer Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004) for Porsgru...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Vintage Glass Wall Mounted Plate by Bjorn Winblad for Rosenthal, 1986
Vintage Glass Wall Mounted Plate by Bjorn Winblad for Rosenthal, 1986

Vintage Glass Wall Mounted Plate by Bjorn Winblad for Rosenthal, 1986

By Rosenthal, Bijorn Winblad

Located in Antwerp, BE

A nice decorative relief faceted and frosted glass wall plate, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. The glass plates have the original metal back to hang on the wall. signed. Di...

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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Bettina Nelson, "The Elena Tapestries" no 4, Handwoven Formio Textile, 2020–2024
Bettina Nelson, "The Elena Tapestries" no 4, Handwoven Formio Textile, 2020–2024

Bettina Nelson, "The Elena Tapestries" no 4, Handwoven Formio Textile, 2020–2024

Located in Odense, DK

A tactile and evocative work by Swedish–English artist Bettina Nelson (b. 1989), The Elena Tapestries no. 4 (2020–2024) is a handwoven meditation on nostalgia, memory, and material s...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile, Natural Fiber

Rune P. Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century
Rune P. Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century

Rune P. Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rune P. Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, mid-20th century. The canvas measures: 89 x 64 cm. The frame measures: 2.5 cm. Signed. In very good condition. 20th c...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Tapestry "Röd Crocus" by Ann-Mari Forsberg for Märta Måås-Fjetterström, 1960s
Tapestry "Röd Crocus" by Ann-Mari Forsberg for Märta Måås-Fjetterström, 1960s

Tapestry "Röd Crocus" by Ann-Mari Forsberg for Märta Måås-Fjetterström, 1960s

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Stockholm, SE

Important wall tapestry,"Röd Crocus" by Ann-Mari Forsberg for Märta Måås-Fjetterström, 1960s.. Wool and linen on wool warp. Designed in 1945. Handwoven flatware tapestry at Märta Måå...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Wall Relief by Tove Anderberg, Denmark, 1970s
Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Wall Relief by Tove Anderberg, Denmark, 1970s

Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Wall Relief by Tove Anderberg, Denmark, 1970s

By Tove Anderberg

Located in Odense, DK

A unique captivating stoneware wall relief by Danish artist Tove Anderberg (1942-2021), presenting a lyrical interplay of form and texture. The work features undulating, hand-modeled...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Stoneware

Vintage "Crocus" Tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström AB
Vintage "Crocus" Tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström AB

Vintage "Crocus" Tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström AB

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Classic vintage tapestry in a design called "Crocus" by Märta Måås Fjetterström Studio in Båstad, Sweden. 4 different squares form part of a flower design in a mix of blue, green, pi...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia Ateljé, Large Hand-Painted Fish Platter
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia Ateljé, Large Hand-Painted Fish Platter

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia Ateljé, Large Hand-Painted Fish Platter

By Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, Arabia of Finland

Located in Stockholm, SE

An exceptional large-scale hand-painted ceramic platter by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, created at Arabia Studio during the artist’s most expressive period. Measuring an impressive 60 cm, ...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Stoneware

Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's
Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's

Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's

By Ulla Viotti

Located in Örebro, SE

Wall sculpture designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's. Signed. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen shelf system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s. The wall unit consists of: - 8 shelves - 2 cabinets - 3 wall brackets detailed meas...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Teak

Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1980s
Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1980s

Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, 1980s. The canvas measures: 73 x 49 cm. The frame measures: 1 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.
Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.

Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.

By Dora Jung

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Dora Jung is one of Finland's greatest textile artists. Throughout her life, she worked tirelessly to master materials and techniques, never compromising on her artistic vision. She ...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Damask, Linen

Swedish Abstract Oil Canvas Painting by Bertil Berntsson, Sweden 1960s
Swedish Abstract Oil Canvas Painting by Bertil Berntsson, Sweden 1960s

Swedish Abstract Oil Canvas Painting by Bertil Berntsson, Sweden 1960s

By Bertil Berntsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful Swedish abstract oil on canvas artwork with a pine wooden frame by Bertil Berntsson from the 1962. In good vintage condition with patina from aging. Signed and dated lowe...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Pine, Canvas

Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque

Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque

Located in København, Copenhagen

Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b. 1938) for Arabia. Glazed faience wall plaque with hand-painted flowers. Finnish design. Dated 1981. Measures: 23.7 x 11 cm....

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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Faience

Danish Design by Noomi Backhausen (1938-2011) - "Young Couple", Dated 1981
Danish Design by Noomi Backhausen (1938-2011) - "Young Couple", Dated 1981

Danish Design by Noomi Backhausen (1938-2011) - "Young Couple", Dated 1981

By Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj

Located in Skien, NO

Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Wall Plaque – Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj (1981) -- Perfect Wedding Gift? Elevate your interior with this Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design D...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Collage of natural elements in solid pine frame by G. Tvermoes Denmark 1977
Collage of natural elements in solid pine frame by G. Tvermoes Denmark 1977

Collage of natural elements in solid pine frame by G. Tvermoes Denmark 1977

Located in København K, 84

In the artwork titled "Taberne" (The Losers), G. Tvermoes ventures into a realm where natural elements are transformed into symbols of resilience and introspection. Created in Denmar...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Bone, Wood, Driftwood, Pine

Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Coastal Landscape of Greenland
Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Coastal Landscape of Greenland

Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Coastal Landscape of Greenland

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Serene oil painting featuring a rustic, mountainous terrain setting in Greenland, Denmark. This painting is part of several paintings we bought in Copenhagen that came collector that...

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Early 20th Century Greenlandic Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen Unique Ceramic Wall Decor Fish and Motherhood, 1970s
Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen Unique Ceramic Wall Decor Fish and Motherhood, 1970s

Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen Unique Ceramic Wall Decor Fish and Motherhood, 1970s

By Lizzie Thyssen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Unique ceramic wall decor by the Danish ceramist Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen. Made in 1970. The wall sconce consists of a large ceramic tile in center with a mother fish with a small fish in her belly. They are surrounded by several smaller ceramic tiles in brown, some of them also depicting fishes. The tiles are mounted on a chipboard and it can be hung on the wall. The motif is a tribute to Motherhood and Fertility. Lizzie Thyssen has made several wall decors showing mother animal with their babies in their bellys. Marked at side: Lizzie Thyssen Juli - 70 Marked on fish...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Wood

Painting by Rolf Wertheimer, Sweden, 1950s
Painting by Rolf Wertheimer, Sweden, 1950s

Painting by Rolf Wertheimer, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Oil on canvas, wooden frame. Unsigned. Rolf Wertheimer was a versatile artist working across painting, sculpture, drawing, and photography. Trained at Académie Libre in Stockholm an...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Glass

Expressive Ceramic Relief by Eva Hellbom, Sweden, 1970s
Expressive Ceramic Relief by Eva Hellbom, Sweden, 1970s

Expressive Ceramic Relief by Eva Hellbom, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare and expressive ceramic wall relief by Swedish artist Eva Hellbom. This handmade piece features bold, abstract shapes in rich deep blue, forest green, burgundy, and plum tones,...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s
Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s

Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This woven woollen tapestry features a design of stylised birds and flowers. It is woven in a heavyweight wool using mainly nature-inspired shades of sky blue, yellow and ecru highlighting the flowers and birds. It has the designer's initials NE in the lower right corner. c1970s Éva Németh...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s
Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s

Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s

By Poul Brandborg, Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces. The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. The sconces consists of circular disks made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in Uccle, BE

"Grodbla" (frog) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in linen, it has a framed dimensions of H42 x W45.5 x D3 cm a...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Oak, Linen

Rya Dania Taepper Abstract Bullseye in Blues Square
Rya Dania Taepper Abstract Bullseye in Blues Square

Rya Dania Taepper Abstract Bullseye in Blues Square

By Dania Taepper

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Deep dense 100% wool shag pile square rya rug produced in Denmark circa 1965 by Dania Taepper in an abstract collage of contrasting blues. Measures: 98" x 98" This vi...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Stockholm archipelago, watercolor, Swedish painter Anna Gardell-Ericson
Stockholm archipelago, watercolor, Swedish painter Anna Gardell-Ericson

Stockholm archipelago, watercolor, Swedish painter Anna Gardell-Ericson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Anna Gardell-Ericson (SWE 1853-1939), watercolor depicting Stockholm archipelago. Signed. Original frame with losses, nice patina. Painting: 24x35 cm. With frame: 30x43 cm. Abo...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Wall Mounted Glass Parable designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Wall Mounted Glass Parable designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

Wall Mounted Glass Parable designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Bijorn Winblad

Located in Antwerp, BE

A nice decorative relief faceted and frosted glass wall plate, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Dimensions: 31 x 31 cm. Makers marks include artist's signature, the date as ...

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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Sheet Metal

Midcentury Stoneware Wall Piece by Tyra Lundgren, Gustavsberg, 1940s
Midcentury Stoneware Wall Piece by Tyra Lundgren, Gustavsberg, 1940s

Midcentury Stoneware Wall Piece by Tyra Lundgren, Gustavsberg, 1940s

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking stoneware wall relief by Tyra Lundgren, with a colorful, abstract motif of three dancing women. Beautiful colors and and thick glazes on tactile chamotte. Mounted on a wood...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Stoneware

Birger Ekman Intarsia Wall Art, 1939, Sweden
Birger Ekman Intarsia Wall Art, 1939, Sweden

Birger Ekman Intarsia Wall Art, 1939, Sweden

By Birger Ekman

Located in Værløse, DK

Exquisite Intarsia Wall Painting made by Birger Ekman in 1939. * Framed Intarsia painting picturing five dancing people. Vintage wood frame. Signed "Birger Ekman 1939" on the back....

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

Rare Ceramic Relief by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Rare Ceramic Relief by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

Rare Ceramic Relief by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

By Arabia, Annikki Hovisaari

Located in Karis, Nyland

A vibrant and expressive ceramic relief designed by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia in the 1960s. The stylized bird, outlined in raised relief and hand-glazed in jewel tones of turquois...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Large Tapestry “Tuppamattan" by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Large Tapestry “Tuppamattan" by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Large Tapestry “Tuppamattan" by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström

This is a rare handwoven and large tapestry rug mural designed by Marianne Richter (1916-2010) for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterströms ateliers in Båstad, Sweden. The composition is called "...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Handwoven Wall Art Textile by Elsa Montell-Saanio for Lapin Raanu, Finland 1970s
Handwoven Wall Art Textile by Elsa Montell-Saanio for Lapin Raanu, Finland 1970s

Handwoven Wall Art Textile by Elsa Montell-Saanio for Lapin Raanu, Finland 1970s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare and exceptional example of Finnish textile design - the “Karhun talviuni” (“The Bear’s Hibernation”) raanu by Elsa Montell-Saanio, handwoven at the Lapin Raanu Art Weaving Stu...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.
Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.

Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.

By Dora Jung

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Dora Jung is one of Finland's greatest textile artists. Throughout her life, she worked tirelessly to master materials and techniques, never compromising on her artistic vision. She ...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Damask, Linen

Poul Kjaerholm Aluminium Chair Competetition drawing poster 1953 Danish Design
Poul Kjaerholm Aluminium Chair Competetition drawing poster 1953 Danish Design

Poul Kjaerholm Aluminium Chair Competetition drawing poster 1953 Danish Design

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Here is a very rare and desirable vintage Competition drawing poster displaying a 1953 prototype representation of the Aluminium chair by the Danish designer Poul Kjærholm. A detail of the poster is printed in the catalogue 'The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm, catalogue Raisonné, Michael Sheridan, page 40...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s
Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s

Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

Located in Helsinki, FI

This is a beautiful ceramic plate decorated with multiple black and gold beadings and it is a good example of the artists skill to use colours and fine iridescent glaze dots and deta...

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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Beads

Pair of Søholm Large Sculptural Ceramic Wall Sconces, 1960s Mid-century Denmark
Pair of Søholm Large Sculptural Ceramic Wall Sconces, 1960s Mid-century Denmark

Pair of Søholm Large Sculptural Ceramic Wall Sconces, 1960s Mid-century Denmark

By Søholm Stentøj, Noomi Backhausen, Poul Brandborg

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of large stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces. The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. The sconces consists of a large dish with a central circular disk. They are made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal

1970s Danish Modern Teardrop Bentwood Wall Shelf Curios, Pair
1970s Danish Modern Teardrop Bentwood Wall Shelf Curios, Pair

1970s Danish Modern Teardrop Bentwood Wall Shelf Curios, Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage 1970s Danish modern teardrop bentwood hanging curio shelves. A coordinating pair in two sizes with a double bentwood frame topped with a rope hoop hanger and secured with cop...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Rope, Bentwood

Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s
Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s

Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s

By Bing & Grøndahl, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Exceptional Danish Mid-Century Modern piece of ceramic artistry. Handmade wall plaque made of six glazed tiles (each 15x15 cm) in white, dark pine and forest green colors, all handpa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Oak

Peter Astrom "Sea Foam" Swedish Abstract Expressionist Painting
Peter Astrom "Sea Foam" Swedish Abstract Expressionist Painting

Peter Astrom "Sea Foam" Swedish Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Peter Astrom

Located in New York, NY

"Fruit Bowl" acrylic on canvas, by Swedish abstract expressionist painter Peter Astrom, b. 1946. The monumental painting measures 5' x 5' , canvas is str...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

80s Wall Cabinet
80s Wall Cabinet

80s Wall Cabinet

$493 / item

80s Wall Cabinet

Located in Ljubljana, SI

80s Wall Cabinet from Plywood. It can be rotated both ways. Cabinet has a steel hangins that are mounted to a wall and then hanged on. Shelfs can be removed or added. Really firm a...

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1980s Slovenian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Plywood

Heinz Erret '1920-2003' for Gustavsberg, Wall Plaque in Glazed Ceramics
Heinz Erret '1920-2003' for Gustavsberg, Wall Plaque in Glazed Ceramics

Heinz Erret '1920-2003' for Gustavsberg, Wall Plaque in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Heinz Erret (1920-2003) for Gustavsberg. Wall plaque in glazed ceramics with silver inlay in the form of heather. 1970s. Measures: 33.5 x 21 cm. In exc...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Silver

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